Fundraisers ...

The Salvation Army will be accepting registrations for Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets. For an appointment, call 603-436-2606.

GREENLAND — The Friends of the Weeks Library are hosting a Lia Sophia Jewelry Show Fundraiser on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m. at the library. All purchases will benefit the Friends. For information on this and all library programs, call 436-8548 or visit www.weekslibrary.org.

MADBURY — Book Sale, Friends of the Madbury Library, Nov. 2 and 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Public Library, 9 Town Hall Road. Fill a bag of books and make a reasonable donation. Price determined by the buyer. For information call 603-743-1400.

PORTSMOUTH — The sixth annual Porch Light Award Event to benefit A Safe Place and Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 6-8 p.m. at the People's United Bank branch located at 325 State St. in Portsmouth. Proceeds will provide funding for both the Safe Kids Strong Teens prevention program and Direct Services. Tickets to the event are $35 and can be purchased at www.firstgiving.com/porchlight. You can also reserve tickets in advance by contacting Thea Shaw at 436-4619 x 13 and pay at the door. For more information visit www.asafeplacenh.org and www.sassnh.org.

STRATHAM — Seacoast Family Promise and Piscataqua Savings bank are gearing up for the sixth annual "Promise to Keep" benefit auction to be held at the Seacoast Science Center in Rye on Thursday, Nov. 4, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Proceeds will support the programs of Seacoast Family Promise, a Stratham-based nonprofit that brings shelter, meals and support services to families with children under the age of 18 experiencing homelessness. The event is open to the public, tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information contact Seacoast Family Promise at 603-658-8448 or by e-mail: sihnnh@comcast.net.

DURHAM — A Durham Public Library book sale is planned at Mill Road Plaza, Durham, for Thursday, Nov. 4, 7-8:30 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 5, 10-5 p.m.; and Saturday, November 6, 10-2 p.m. Early bird shoppers can come to the sale on Thursday, Nov. 4, 6-7 p.m., for a $10 admission. Books, DVDs and videos will be available. Proceeds benefit the library. For more information, call 868-6699.

KITTERY, Maine — The Kittery Lions Club will be conducting a pre-holiday food drive for Footprints Food Pantry on Saturday, Nov. 6. Donations of canned vegetables/fruits, pastas/sauces, soups, cereal, etc. will be collected at the Lions Club, 117 State Road (1/4 mile south of traffic circle), from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check donations will be accepted. Any questions call Larry at 207-439-8544. Thank you for supporting those in need in the Kittery, Kittery Point and Eliot communities.

BERWICK, Maine — This year's Lighting Up Ball, to benefit the Old Berwick Historical Society's Counting House Museum, is set for Saturday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Spring Hill Restaurant. Complete details, including a partial list of items to bid on, available at www.oldberiwck.org

PORTSMOUTH — The Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire will host its eighth annual Fall Foliage Fundraiser at the Discover Portsmouth Center on Nov. 6 from 6-10:30 p.m. Live music and beer, wine and food are featured, along with silent and live auctions. Tickets $60 at the door. Call Karen McCormack at 603-778-6088 or e-mail tickets@seltnh.org to reserve a spot. For more information, visit www.seltnh.org.

ROCHESTER — There will be a benefit dance on Friday, Nov. 12, at the American Legion Post on Eastern Avenue. All proceeds will benefit the Rochester Firefighters' Toybank and Gerry's Food Pantry. Gazpacho, the '80s rock band, will be performing. Doors open at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. To purchase tickets please contact Cindi Potts, Rochester Fire Department, at 335-7545. Last year, the Rochester Firefighters' Toybank provided Christmas gifts to more than 500 local children.

PORTSMOUTH — AIDS Response Seacoast will be holding its Twilight Auction marking the 25th year for this popular fundraiser. Nov. 13 at the Portsmouth Harbor Events & Conference Center adjacent to new Residence Inn on Deer Street, Portsmouth. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 4 p.m. If you are interested in sponsoring this event, donating items or would like further information, call 603-433-5377 or visit www.aidsresponse.org.

SEABROOK — Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Stella. Nov. 15, 5-7 p.m., Brown's Lobster Pound, Route 286, Seabrook, $10 per person. Stella, 2, is the daughter of Mary Souriolle and the granddaughter of Bernice (Sis) Perkins Souriolle. A mysterious bump on her leg turned out to be a malignant tumor. After multiple surgeries, Stella will need to undergo chemotherapy for a year. Along with an emotional battle comes a vast financial burden for the family. For information call Paula Wood 603-247-0917.

PORTSMOUTH — The Seacoast Rotary Club plans the second annual Turkey Trot to be held Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25. Last year's race sold out so register early by going to www.seacoastrotary.org. The 3.1 ¿ mile run/walk through historic Portsmouth will begin at Pierce Island at 8:30 and finishing at Strawbery Banke with refreshments. Seacoast Food Pantry will be on hand to collect nonperishable food items for people and their pets so please bring food to donate. Money raised from the event will benefit local non-profits. The featured beneficiary is New Heights, located in Portsmouth, whose mission is to assist Seacoast youth to develop the competence, character, confidence and resiliency necessary for a healthy and successful adulthood. Early registration in person Nov. 24, 3-7 p.m. at the Connie Bean Center, 135 Daniel Street, Portsmouth. For further information contact Midge Nelson at 603-498-6909.

DOVER — Ralph's House of Tone, 474 Central Ave., Dover, is conducting its 13th annual guitar giveaway food drive. Through Dec. 24, visitors who drop off canned food or nonperishable household items for the My Friend's Place shelter will be entered to win a new Indiana Strat electric guitar. For more information, call 603-749-7473.

EXETER — Want to get rid of your used books? Boy Scout Troop 322 of Exeter is raising money through donations of new and used books, CDs, DVDs, videos, records and audio books. The gray book donation container is located in the parking lot of the Lincoln Street School at 25 Lincoln St. in Exeter. For more information, visit www.GotBooks.com or call 978-284-2500.

ROCHESTER — Relay For Life of Rochester is holding its holiday gala on Jan. 8 at starting at 7 p.m. The dinner-dance also will feature a silent auction. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org/rochesternh.

NEWFIELDS — Cats 1st, a Newfields-based feline rescue focused on stray and abandoned cats, is seeking donations to support an effort to spay, neuter and vaccinate a colony of more than 30 cats. Donations can be mailed to Cats 1st, PO Box 46, Newfields, NH 03856, or by visiting www.cats1st.org and following the donations link.

PORTSMOUTH — Seacoast Rotary Club is participating in the national "Operation Warm" program, which buys new winter coats for young people in need. Donations can be sent to Seacoast Rotary Club, P.O. Box 6674, Portsmouth, NH 03802.

ELIOT, Maine — To celebrate the Bicentennial of Eliot in 2010, the Community Service Department has put together a Town of Eliot cookbook. Cookbooks are $12 each and can be picked up at the ECSD office in the Fire Station. For more information, call 207-439-6892.

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — The Friends of the South Berwick Library hope to privately raise nearly half the cost of a new $2.2 million public library. More information is available from Cari Quater at cquater@comcast.net.

GREENLAND — The Community Diversion Program, as part of its 15-year celebration, has with the help of local businesses started a scholarship fund. To find out how to join the Founding 15 Partners, call Jackie Valley at 603-430-8570 ext. 10 or visit http://www.communitydiversion.org.

KITTERY, Maine — Robert's Maine Grill, Route 1 in Kittery, offers a "Community Supper" on Tuesday nights starting at 5 p.m. Part of the proceeds are donated to a local nonprofit. For more information call 207-439-0300 or visit www.robertsmainegrill.com.